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Rural Cooperative Development Grants

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

USDA-NIFA-OP-012058

USDA-NIFA

General Information

$5,000,000
Est. Program Funding:
July 24, 2026
Closing Date:
12
Expected No. of Awards
$1,000,000
Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
USDA-NIFA-OP-012058

Owning Agency:
USDA-NIFA

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

The purpose of the RCDG program, under assistance listing number 10.771, is to enable nonprofit institutions to establish and operate centers for rural cooperative development (Center). The primary objective of the program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by helping nonprofit organizations that in turn provide technical assistance to start, expand, or improve cooperatives and mutually owned businesses in rural areas.


Response Date Jul 24, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date Jul 07, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date Aug 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling 1,000,000
Award Floor 200,000
Cost Sharing Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info on Eligibility: Applications will only be accepted from nonprofit institutions. A “nonprofit institution” is defined as any organization or institution, including an accredited institution of higher education, no part of the net earnings of which inures, or may lawfully inure, to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements in 7 CFR 4284.520(a). Applicants are ineligible for assistance through this program if one or more of the items defined in 7 CFR 4284.520(b) occurs.

Additional Information

Agency Name Adam Hoque Grantor
Link to Additional Information: Rural Cooperative Development Grants
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone: 407-747-9786

CFDA Program(s)

  • 10.771: Rural Cooperative Development Grants
   

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